King County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call for a shooting at a townhouse on Southeast 75th Street, off of 129th Place Southeast, just north of the top of Lake Boren.

According to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, Dhruva Kikkeri, a 14-year-old boy, and Shwetha Panyam, 41, were both killed by gunshots.

Harshavardhana Kikkeri, a 44-year-old male, died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

It’s also not known if there were additional people inside the home at the time of the shooting.

The woman told police she was walking to her car when the two men pulled up in a gray SUV asking for directions. The woman gave them directions and they tried to pay her but she said no.

“That’s when the suspects got angry. They got out of their vehicle. They shoved her to the ground and yanked a necklace from the victim’s neck,” said Bellevue police spokesman Drew Anderson.

Bellevue Police working with limited suspect descriptions

The men jumped back in the car and got away. Unfortunately, police have very little suspect descriptions. They are asking the public for help – if you know who committed the crime or if you saw it happen, you could help police identify the suspects.

“Any information about who the suspect are, what they were wearing, what they look like, give us a call or send us an email, or just call 911,” Anderson said.

You can also give information anonymously at Crimestoppers of Puget Sound at 800-222-TIPS.

According to the Seattle Police Department, officers responded around 4:59 a.m. to reports of a burglary at an ATM in the 6500 block of California Avenue Southwest.

As the investigation developed, officers traced leads to a storage business in Bonney Lake.

When authorities arrived at the storage site, they detained two individuals for questioning. However, a third person—identified as a suspect—fled the area in a vehicle.

The two people detained were later interviewed and released, according to police.

Seattle police’s General Investigations Unit (GIU) was contacted and responded to the scene. A judge later approved a search warrant for a storage locker connected to the identified suspect.

During the search, officers recovered multiple pieces of evidence, including two sets of the “jaws of life” hydraulic rescue tools.

Investigators also found the stolen vehicle believed to have been used during the ATM burglary. The vehicle was towed to the SPD Vehicle Processing Room, where it will be examined for fingerprints and other forensic evidence after an additional search warrant application.

Seattle Police Criminal Intelligence Unit was consulted regarding several pieces of recovered electronic evidence tied to the case.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) said they responded to a call for a reported stabbing in the 18600 block of 42nd Pl W. LPD said the victim and her husband came outside of the house to meet with police, but her son would not step outside. Officers said the victim was still conscious and alert upon arrival, and they were able to transport her to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Following a brief standoff, the suspect exited the house and surrendered to officers. LPD discovered that the suspect had mental health issues as well as a self-inflicted injury, requiring him to be transported to the hospital prior to booking.

After hospital release, the suspect is expected to be booked into the Snohomish County Jail for Assault in the first degree.

The April 18 shooting at the Swift bus stop on State Route 99 (SR 99) was the result of an altercation between the teens and another passenger, according to police. Multiple witnesses told police the teens were making gang signs with their hands, before exiting the bus and firing multiple shots into it.

, with support from the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, arrested and booked a 19-year-old man on charges of first-degree attempted murder, felony harassment, and second-degree malicious mischief. The second suspect, a 17-year-old, was booked on the same charges as well as an additional charge for the second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm.

The Lynnwood Police Department has not yet revealed the names of the suspects. This investigation is ongoing.

Officers with the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) arrived at the 4800 block of East Q Street just before 7 p.m. after receiving reports of a possible shooting. They found two victims inside a car with gunshot wounds, a woman and a man. Both victims were reportedly in their 20s.

They were both brought to the hospital, where the man later died from his injuries. The woman is currently in stable condition, as of this reporting.

TPD is unsure what led to this incident, and no arrests have been made. Detectives are investigating the shooting as a homicide.

This is an ongoing investigation, check back for updates

Homemade traps and snares intended to capture and harm cats have begun popping up in unspecified spots in Seattle, according to posters on Seattle Reddit. The return of the cat traps coincided with the release of Antoine Leander Runner Jr., a 43-year-old man who spent time in prison for first-degree animal cruelty alongside charges for setting up traps without a permit and for mistreating, injuring, and/or killing animals.

“Runner was charged with animal cruelty for a series of grisly cat killings in 2023,” the post on read. “After his release, makeshift traps and snares started popping up again: it became clear he had returned to his hunting grounds.”

Seattle Police Department (SPD) was quickly notified of Runner Jr.’s reappearance.

“While I was conducting an area search for the suspect, a second 911 caller called in to report the same suspect had just walked onto a trail behind the Olympic Foundry, 5210 Airport Way South,” SPD stated. “Officers checked this area and located a male who matched the provided description. He also responded to the name Antoine. I placed Mr. Runner under arrest for the misdemeanor warrant.”

Alleged serial cat killer targets feral cats

According to Seattle Reddit, he would visit food banks for cat food, kennels, collars, leashes, and treats to lure cats and kill them.

“Several of the cats killed in ’23 were from feral cat colonies managed by the Alley Cat Project,” the post on Seattle Reddit read. “Since his return, our trail cam footage shows he comes to the colonies every night to hunt for cats.”

The Alley Cat Project discovered the body of one of the cats from a colony on March 31, disemboweled and publicly displayed. Animal Control confirmed the injuries to the cats were human-caused.

Seattle Animal Control and the Alley Cat Project are warning pet owners to keep any cats indoors, and to take photographs of any makeshift traps discovered.

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The driver allegedly slammed on the brakes after the motorcyclist hit the windshield. Once the rider slid off the car, the driver attempted to run them over, dragging the motorcycle a few hundred feet. After the incident, the driver left the vehicle and escaped on foot.

“K9 Asher and deputies tracked for approximately one hour but did not catch up to the suspect,” Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said on . “K9 Asher remained in the area and continued searching, locating the suspect running down the street. I was on my way back from a community event and stopped to assist.”

After approximately an hour, deputies found the driver and arrested them. The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office shared the dashcam footage of the arrest. The driver was charged with DUI, vehicular assault, and felony hit and run. They were also booked for a previous domestic violence case from a year ago.

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Police responded around 10 a.m. to reports of a robbery in the 3900 block of Factoria Square Mall SE. The victim told officers she was approached by two people in a gray SUV who asked for directions. When she declined an offer of cash they tried to give her, the suspects allegedly shoved her to the ground and ripped a necklace from her neck before driving off.

The woman was treated at the scene for minor injuries by Bellevue Fire Department medics and did not require a hospital stay.

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Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen the incident or has information about the suspects to call the Bellevue Police Department’s non-emergency number at 425-577-5656 or email bellevuepd@bellevuewa.gov.

The department also urged community members, especially seniors, to use caution when approached by strangers. Police recommend traveling in groups, avoiding interactions with unknown drivers, declining unsolicited gifts, and remaining alert. Anyone who feels unsafe is encouraged to call 911 immediately.

A 15-year-old was taken to Harborview in serious condition but is now stable. Police say the shooting involved Lime scooters and multiple guns.

“These suspects were on one Lime scooter. They shot at the three boys. One of the boys returned gunfire, so we know there was an exchange of gunfire,” said SPD Detective Eric Munoz. “They arrived. They were shot at. They return gunfire and leave the scene, leaving the 15-year-old behind suffering from that gunshot wound.”

Seattle police are investigating a shooting in the 2800 block of Rainier Avenue South. One victim injured by gunfire.

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Seattle police investigate shooting involving Lime scooters

Police say they are still investigating and are unaware what exactly led up to the shooting.

“Our Gun Violence Reduction Unit detectives responded to the scene along with a detective from our video unit to try to determine the exact circumstances that led to the shooting,” SPD Detective Eric Munoz said

This is an ongoing story; check back for updates.

The shooting happened at the Swift bus stop on State Route 99 (SR 99) just after 9 p.m. Investigators said the two men got into an altercation with another passenger. According to multiple witnesses, they were making gang signs with their hands, and when they got off the bus, they turned and fired shots into the side of the vehicle.

Fortunately, no one was injured, LPD confirmed.

“When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a gentleman passed out in the back of the bus,” Lynnwood Police Commander Joe Disckiinson told łÉČËXŐľ Newsradio. “They believed, at first, that he was hit by some of the rounds. Turns out, he was suffering from an unrelated medical issue and was transported to a (local) hospital.”

His condition is currently unknown, as of this reporting.

The suspects got away and, so far, police have been unable to identify them.

LPD released video of the suspects for the public to help identify them. If anyone recognizes the suspects in the video, contact Lynnwood Police by calling 911. Police are also searching to identify the passenger sitting across from the suspect.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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Tacoma police are searching for at least one suspect who shot and killed a teenager in Tacoma.

Loved ones identified him as Veron Locket, who attended Mt. Tahoma High School.

Investigators said the shooting happened Sunday night on E. 41st Street.

“I never will get to meet his children. I will never get to meet his children,” the mother said. “I got to go to the funeral service to make arrangements for my baby who was trying to do his best and someone decided to take it.”

“I can’t sleep. All I do is dream about my son,” she added.

The mother said she found out her son’s friend was also killed in Spanaway Thursday morning, just several days after her son’s death.

Her son’s other close friend was also killed seven months prior.

“I’m close to all of their moms,” she said.

“Heartbreaking. Very devastating,” said Chanell Arthur, cousin. “Three days after, so another kid has lost his life. That’s another family in a span of three days. That’s crazy.”

Arthur told łÉČËXŐľ 7 that in order to stop youth violence, she believes the community needs to step up to help keep children safe, adding that families need to have more conversations with their children and with others.

“I don’t want any other family, mother, father, grandmother to experience this and I wish kids would really get that. They are ruining their lives over what? The pain is unbearable,” she said. “How do we as a community stop it? How do we stop it? How do we educate our young kids? How do we talk with them and tell them that is not a way to solve any issue, if there is an issue?”

Veron’s mother added that her son was known for his kind heart and his funny personality. Veron was also a varsity football player for Mt. Tahoma High School and had been invited to play at a bowl game in Hawaii, and had dreams of becoming a chef.

Tacoma police told łÉČËXŐľ 7 that they are not ruling out any possible connection between both shootings in Tacoma and Spanaway.

No one has been arrested in this case, as of Thursday.

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The attorney’s office stated 32-year-old Louis Montel De’Andre Dowers faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison.

Dowers was arrested on June 9, 2024, hours after he carjacked a man waiting for his wife outside the Seattle Team Shop on Occidental Avenue South. Dowers approached the car, pulled out a gun, pointed it at the man, and ordered him to get out of the car, saying, “It’s mine now. Get out.”

The attorney’s office stated the man was able to get his dog out of the car before Dowers drove off. The man’s wife came out of the store and was nearly hit by the car as it sped off.

Police arrest Seattle man for carjacking

Police then tracked the car to Auburn, near a middle school. A King County Sheriff’s deputy saw Dowers walking nearby. Dowers was subsequently searched, leading police to find a fully loaded semi-automatic “ghost gun.” Dowers later admitted he used the gun in the carjacking.

According to the attorney’s office, carjacking is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and using a gun during a violent crime is punishable by a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and up to life in prison.

The case was investigated by several agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

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Multiple students were walking on the sidewalk along 20th Place South, just before 1 p.m. that afternoon. The unoccupied SUV rolled backward toward them. It then rolled onto the sidewalk, striking three students. Seattle’s police and fire departments responded and rendered aid to the students. However, the 12-year-old girl was eventually pronounced dead.

SPD said after working with King County prosecutors and the Seattle City Attorney’s Office, and talking with witnesses and family members, it was unable to find any applicable criminal charges at this time.

A drug recognition expert was called to the scene and determined that the woman who owned the car was not impaired. She was, however, issued four parking citations.

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According to BPD, , police arrested the 44-year-old man, who is a band teacher at Bothell High School, on one felony count of sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree and one felony count of communication with a minor for immoral purposes.

The alleged crimes took place in 2015 and 2016, while the woman was a student at the school.

“She is fully cooperating with our detectives in this active investigation,” BPD wrote.

The department said at this time, there are no indications of other victims, but it remains a possibility.

“We are concerned,” wrote BPD.

Those with information are asked to call the department’s tip line at 425-487-5551 with case #25-2470. Or report .

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At the time of the fire, O’Dell was visiting relatives in nearby Woodinville, according to law enforcement. Surveillance video from the church allegedly shows O’Dell walking around the building with a red gasoline canister before pouring its contents along the building’s exterior. Police said the investigation revealed O’Dell bought just over a gallon of gasoline and lighters from a nearby service station. She then used a rideshare service to reach the church.

Texas woman admits to burning Washington church

During her guilty plea, O’Dell admitted she was angry with churches and SLLC specifically. She also reportedly told somebody that she wanted to burn the church. The fire caused over $3.2 million worth of damage, forcing the congregation to rent a local middle school multiple times a week. 

Damaging religious property and interfering with religious practice are federal offenses, each punishable by up to 40 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The arson charge comes with a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a potential maximum of 20 years.

Police said they are looking for three individuals who were asked to leave the restaurant in the 1200 block of East Pike Street around 10:54 p.m. for allegedly harassing other patrons with offensive language.

The three men, one in his 20s, were eating at the restaurant while allegedly verbally harassing nearby customers, according to witnesses. One person said they were growled at, barked at, and insulted. That’s when a manager intervened and warned the group that they would be asked to leave if the poor behavior continued.

Police seek suspects in Capitol Hill assault

When the harassment persisted, the men allegedly began arguing with customers and later approached the worker regarding a missing chicken tender, according to the employee. The disagreement escalated when police said one of the suspects used a homophobic slur.

As the employee escorted the group toward the exit, one of the suspects allegedly said, “Don’t touch my boy like that,” prompting another to punch the employee. The punch left a cut above the victim’s left eye, along with significant swelling. The suspects then escaped westbound on East Pike Street near 12th Avenue.

Law enforcement is asking anyone with additional information to contact the SPD Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

The FBI is working to stop a surge of laser-pointing incidents involving airplanes in the Seattle and Spokane areas.

“Since March 2024, aircraft in the surrounding areas of Seattle-Tacoma (SeaTac – SEA) and Spokane (GEG) International Airports in Washington state have experienced a dramatic increase in laser incidents,” according to an . “Pilots landing at the airports have experienced a laser illuminating and tracking the cockpit of their aircraft, especially while on approach to land at SEA and GEG.”

Incidents have been reported in locations across the Seattle area, including SeaTac, Vashon, White Center, Burien, West Kent, Lake Meridian Park, East Hill, and Des Moines. In Spokane, reports have come in from the West Plains, Nine Mile Falls, Green Bluff, and Hillyard areas.

FBI investigates rise in laser strikes near airports

The FBI believes multiple people are responsible for these incidents. However, the bureau does not think the Seattle incidents are related to those in Spokane.

“Lasers pointed at an aircraft can interfere with landing and can increase the risk of injury to flight crew, passengers, and citizens within the local area,” the release said. “Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft is a federal offense and carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.”

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or their local FBI office. Tips can also be submitted online .